ID: S810692
An elegant masterpiece, preserved in time with classic period furnishings and spotless decor, this magnificent Georgian manor farmhouse offers a luxury holiday home in Devon. Resting on the outskirts of Cornworthy, not far from the popular locations of Dartmouth and Totnes, Gitcombe House is situated at the heart of the Gitcombe Estate. This Grade II listed property is the largest of the properties within the extensive, beautifully-kept grounds. Choose to relax in any one of the wonderful rooms, boasting original features including sash windows, quaint shutters and bespoke joinery, plus sophisticated additions like the ornate ceiling cornices. The grand dining room with the gorgeous mahogany dining table and chairs will be host to countless evenings spent indulging in delicious food and fine wine amidst the fabulous company of your loved ones. Relax on one of the plush sofas before the huge sash windows in the sitting room as the flames roar in the open fire. Surrounded by beautiful artefacts, you can choose to continue the conversation in here or play a film on the large flat screen TV, while the children watch a favourite show in the separate snug room. Wake up to breakfast cooking in the large country kitchen, making use of the impressive AGA cooker and full 'batterie de cuisine'; tuck into your lovingly prepared food at the rustic breakfast table as you discuss what the rest of the day will hold. Find a beautiful sleeping spot in one of the six bedrooms, with a twin room on the ground floor, next to the shower room, providing those less able an ideal space. Upstairs there is another twin room, a king-size, a triple room with three singles, a super-king-size and finally a lovely master bedroom with a super-king-size bed and a wonderful en-suite bathroom. Completing the interior is the generously proportioned family bathroom, host to an excellent cast iron slipper bath and separate walk-in shower, with the cloakroom across the landing holding an original 'thunder box' WC. Relish time spent in the amazing enclosed private garden, as well as the rest of the extensive grounds, with shared indoor and outdoor swimming pools to delight in, as well as children's play areas and much more. Gitcombe House is a truly marvellous manor, made for incredible family holidays in Devon. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1039237, 1039238, 1039240, 1039243, 1039244, 1039246, 1039247, 1040677, and together can sleep a total of 58 guests.
Blackawton is a delightful village in the midst of the Devonshire countryside, lying within easy reach of the coast too where the River Dart meets the sea. The village is home to a community-run village store where you can pick up any essentials, as well as a pub, The George Inn. Nearby is the Woodland's Family Theme Park, perfect for a family day out, as well as the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where a wide range of outdoor activities can be enjoyed like walking, cycling, hiking and many more.
Six bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x super-king-size with cot, TV and en-suite bath, shower attachment, basin and WC, 1 x super-king-size, 1 x triple room with three singles (zip/link can be super-king-size and one single on request) with TV, 1 x king-size and 1 x twin.
Ground-floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Family bathroom with cast iron slipper bath, walk-in shower, double basin and WC.
First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Substantial Laundry room.
Dining room with open fire.
Sitting room.
Snug
Oil fired central heating with open fire.
Oil fired AGA, electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, digital radio, Bose iPod docking station, Bose sound dock, 47” flat screen TV with Blu-ray/DVD player, WiFi, and a selection of adult and children’s games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Wood and starter pack for open fire stove inc in rent.
BBQ available, Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and two traditional, wooden cots are available, with additional travel cots available by prior request (please bring your own linen), Bed sides/guards, High chairs, Booster seats, Baby baths, Potty's, Changing mats also available on request upon booking.
Off-road parking at front of house for three cars with further space available in general parking area.
Enclosed front garden with lawn and bench with gate to parking, grounds, and outdoor swimming pool.
Enclosed rear garden with outdoor dining furniture seating 12 and barbecue, with gate to grounds and leisure facilities.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop within 3.3 miles, pub within 1.6 miles.
Indoor facilities: heated indoor swimming pool (30ft x 18ft, 3ft deep), changing rooms, showers and WCs, sauna and steam rooms, children’s soft-cushion indoor playroom, table football, toy shed, and indoor leisure spa open daily from 8:00am-8:00pm.
Outdoor facilities; heated outdoor swimming pool (is 1 metre in the shallow end sloping to 2 metres in the deep end approx) open daily subject to weather from last Bank Holiday in May to second week of September, sunbathing terrace, hot tub, tennis court (championship size) with complimentary racquets and balls, basketball net on tennis court, boules court, wooden swings, children’s adventure playground, 14-acres of grounds with footpaths to surrounding countryside and pubs.
Strictly No Smoking
Robin
It was all that we expected and more. The house is located in stunning countryside roughly midway between Dartmouth and Totnes. It is extremely well equipped and very comfortable with the helpful owner Peter and his partner Amy and family living next door in ann adjacent property. Everything was provided for our stay. The slight mark down for Maintenance was because, shortly after our arrival, a tap on the bath in the en-suite of the master bedroom broke resulting in us not being able to stop the flow of cold water. Contact was made with Peter, who responded promptly and turned off the water supply to the bath. A plumber was called who later confirmed that a replacement would need to be ordered from the manufacturers. So for the remainder of our week we were unable to use the bath in the en-suite. By way of other feedback members of our family were woken on a few occasions around 07.30am by young children, staying in other accommodation on the Estate, playing tennis/football on the tennis court. We thought this somewhat inconsiderate of the parents of these children, disturbing other guests on the Estate so early, so would recommend that the owners include in their guidance notes, provided in each property, that the tennis court should not be used before 9.00am! However these are minor observations in what was a most memorable week in a wonderful property in a beautiful part of the country. Highly recommended and we hope to return in the not too distant future. Thank you to Peter, Amy and Emma we really enjoyed it.
Hilary
The house is very comfortable and we loved the period features. and the owner was very welcoming and helpful. We had a great weekend and we will definitely be back for another holiday.
Jan
The house is a beautiful spacious property with every comfort, delightful dining area and very well equipped. It was perfect for our family with young children. The facilities at Gitcombe were a great asset and we used them all to the full. This family run business is a perfect place for a family gathering.
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